Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack has announced that he will step down from his position later this year to take on a new role as the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.

According to reports, Mack, who has served as Baldwin County’s top law enforcement official since 2007, plans to leave his post in late summer or early fall.

Mack, a veteran in law enforcement with a notable career spanning several decades, announced his decision to deputies and local judges, emphasizing his commitment to a smooth transition.

Governor Kay Ivey will appoint Mack's successor following his official retirement.

Mack's career has been marked by extensive service and leadership within the sheriff’s association. He previously served as president of the organization in 2014 and has remained actively involved throughout his tenure.

According to his bio on the Baldwin County Sherrif's Office website, he was born in Escambia County and raised in Baldwin County, and his career in law enforcement began after earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Faulkner State Community College, where he was also a Student Government Association Representative. He later received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University.

Mack started his professional journey with the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in 1985, progressing from a Medical Examiner Field Agent to the Chief Forensic Investigator of the Mobile Laboratory. He joined the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in 1989 as a Criminal Investigator, eventually rising to Lieutenant and later Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division.

During his tenure, Mack participated in numerous task forces, including the U.S. Customs Blue Lighting Task Force and the Baldwin County Major Crimes Task Force. He holds a Crime Scene Analyst Certification from the International Association for Identification.

Elected as Baldwin County Sheriff in 2006, Mack is currently serving his fifth term. His leadership extended beyond local law enforcement as he contributed to the National Sheriff's Association on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and several other key committees.

Sheriff Mack's service has earned him numerous accolades, including the Paul Harris Award by Rotary International and being named Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 2006.

Mack's departure marks the end of an era for Baldwin County law enforcement but opens a new chapter for his influence at the state level.